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February 13, 2023

Face masks made ‘little to no difference’ in preventing spread of COVID, scientific review finds

A new scientific review suggests that mask mandates, per the CDC's recommendations, may have done little to nothing to curb the transmission of COVID.

February 13, 2023

Republicans call Fauci, top Biden officials to testify as COVID origins investigation heats up

Fox News Digital first obtained letters from the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic to Biden admin officials demanding documents and testimony on COVID origins.

February 13, 2023

Maine wildlife authorities find 6 dead wild ducks that tested positive for bird flu

Wildlife authorities in Maine said Friday that six dead wild ducks tested positive for bird flu. Officials warned the public to be cautious of bird waste.

February 12, 2023

NYC mayor says COVID mandates may need to return, blasts people who say 'I want to do whatever I want'

New York City Mayor Eric Adams defended his decision to rescind the COVID-19 vaccine mandate, although those who lost their jobs over it may not return.

February 12, 2023

Fraudster gold mine: COVID unemployment relief programs defrauded by over $60 billion: GAO

Federal unemployment insurance programs meant to support workers during the COVID pandemic became a gold mine for fraudsters, according to a new report.

February 11, 2023

Dr. Jay Bhattacharya says Twitter ‘denied’ Americans facts

Stanford medical school Dr. Jay Bhattacharya says Twitter’s censorship was a ‘great breach’ and health agencies require reform to prevent further censorship pressure.

February 10, 2023

Dr. Houman Hemmati: Government is doubling-down on failed policies

Board certified MD Dr. Houman Hemmati joins 'Fox News @ Night' to weigh in on an analysis that found surgical masks make 'little or no difference' on COVID-19 infection rates.

February 10, 2023

Jamie Metzl: We need to dig further into the origins of COVID

WHO Advisory Committee member Jamie Metzl on GOP demanding answers on COVID

February 9, 2023

Women more likely to suffer from ‘long COVID,’ but healthy habits can lower the risk

Women who embrace six healthy lifestyle factors can cut their long COVID risk in half, per a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Here's what to know and why.

February 9, 2023

UK reports 66% spike in England norovirus cases

The United Kingdom has reported that norovirus cases in England are 66% higher than previously-reported averages for this time of year.